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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.20, 641.69 and 299.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.20, 641.69 and 299.35 is: 412.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.20 : 641.69 = 299.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.20/641.69 = 299.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.20x = 641.69 × 299.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.20x = 192,089.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,089.90/465.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.92

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